Notice2025-15803
Proposed Recreation Fee Sites
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Published
August 19, 2025
Issuing agencies
Agriculture DepartmentForest Service
Abstract
The Coconino National Forest is proposing to establish several recreation fee sites and a special recreation permit. Proposed recreation fees collected at the proposed recreation fee sites and for the proposed special recreation permit would be used for operation, maintenance, and improvement of the sites and the special recreation use covered by the proposed special recreation permit. An analysis of nearby recreation fee sites and special recreation uses with similar amenities shows that the proposed recreation fees that would be charged at the proposed recreation fee sites are reasonable and typical of similar recreation fee sites and special recreation uses in the area.
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[Federal Register Volume 90, Number 158 (Tuesday, August 19, 2025)]
[Notices]
[Pages 40324-40325]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [<a href="http://www.gpo.gov">www.gpo.gov</a>]
[FR Doc No: 2025-15803]
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DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE
Forest Service
Proposed Recreation Fee Sites
AGENCY: Forest Service, Agriculture (USDA).
ACTION: Notice.
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SUMMARY: The Coconino National Forest is proposing to establish several
recreation fee sites and a special recreation permit. Proposed
recreation fees collected at the proposed recreation fee sites and for
the proposed special recreation permit would be used for operation,
maintenance, and improvement of the sites and the special recreation
use covered by the proposed special recreation permit. An analysis of
nearby recreation fee sites and special recreation uses with similar
amenities shows that the proposed recreation fees that would be charged
at the proposed recreation fee sites are reasonable and typical of
similar recreation fee sites and special recreation uses in the area.
DATES: If approved, the proposed recreation fee sites and proposed
recreation fees would be established no earlier than six months
following the publication of this notice in the Federal Register.
ADDRESSES: Coconino National Forest, Attention: Recreation Fees, 1824
S. Thompson St., Flagstaff, AZ 86001.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Brian Poturalski, Recreation Program
Manager, (928) 527-3474, <a href="/cdn-cgi/l/email-protection#f694849f9798d88699828384979a859d9fb683859297d8919980"><span class="__cf_email__" data-cfemail="eb8999828a85c59b849f9e998a87988082ab9e988f8ac58c849d">[email protected]</span></a>.
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: The Federal Lands Recreation Enhancement Act
(16 U.S.C. 6803(b)) requires the Forest Service to publish in the
Federal Register a six-month advance notice before establishment of
proposed recreation fee sites and proposed special recreation permits.
In accordance with Forest Service Handbook 2309.13,
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chapter 30, the Forest Service will publish the proposed recreation fee
sites and proposed special recreation permit fees in local newspapers
and other local publications for public comment. At least 80% of the
proposed recreation fees would be spent where they are collected to
enhance the visitor experience at the proposed recreation fee sites and
in connection with the special recreation use covered by the proposed
special recreation permit.
A proposed expanded amenity recreation fee of $100 per night would
be charged for rental of Mormon Lake Guard Station Cabin. A proposed
expanded amenity recreation fee of $75 per night would be charged for
rental of Buck Mountain Lookout.
A proposed standard amenity recreation fee of $10 per day per
vehicle, $30 per week per vehicle, and $60 per year per vehicle would
be charged at CC Cragin and Knoll Lake boating sites. The Red Rock Pass
and the America the Beautiful--the National Parks and Federal
Recreational Lands Pass would be honored at these standard amenity
recreation fee sites. A proposed special recreation permit fee of $25
per vehicle per day is proposed at sites within the Fossil Creek Wild
and Scenic Corridor, including Homestead Day Use Area, Fossil Creek
Bridge Day Use Area, Mazatzal Day Use Area, Tonto Bench Day Use Area,
Sally May Day Use Area, Purple Mountain Day Use Area, Irving/Flume
Trailhead, and Dixon Lewis Trailhead.
Fee revenue would be used to enhance recreation opportunities,
improve customer service, and address maintenance needs.
Once public involvement is complete, the proposed recreation fee
sites and special recreation permit fees will be reviewed by a
Recreation Resource Advisory Committee prior to a final decision and
implementation. Reservations for cabins, lookouts, and permits could be
made online at <a href="http://www.recreation.gov">www.recreation.gov</a> or by calling 877-444-6777.
Reservations would cost $8.00 per reservation for cabins and lookouts
or $6.00 per reservation for permits. The $8.00 and $6.00 reservation
fees for cabins, lookouts, and permits are transaction fees charged by
the <a href="http://recreation.gov">recreation.gov</a> reservation platform and is not a Forest Service
recreation fee under the Federal Lands Recreation Enhancement Act.
These transaction fees are retained by the service provider to support
the cost of the reservation system.
Lisa Northrop,
Associate Deputy Chief State, Private and Tribal Forestry, National
Forest System.
[FR Doc. 2025-15803 Filed 8-18-25; 8:45 am]
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